Lymphoscintigraphy helps in finding the sentinel lymph node. The Sentinel lymph node is the first node to receive lymph from a tumor. It is used in the diagnosis of lymphoma.
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What can be the reason for lower leg swelling?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a healthy and active 17 year old female. I have swelling in my right calf or lower leg when sitting. There is no foot swelling. The swelling is present in the calf and it goes away within an hour if I move around. I do have night sweats. I get easily bruised, feel constantly cold and... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The swelling can be attributed to either venous or lymphatic reasons. Assuming you've undergone a venous Doppler for deep vein thrombosis and the results were normal, the remaining consideration is a lymphatic cause. To further explore this, it's recommended to undergo l... Read Full »